Caitlin Clow, Pincher Creek Echo

Stories

It’s not you, it’s me. Is that what
they say? No, that’s not right. It’s
just time. Breaking up is hard. Quick,
like a Band-Aid, right? Deep breath. I
am packing up my office and bidding
the Pincher Creek Echo adieu.

Rod Sinclair, the community liaison
officer for Shell Waterton Complex,
was photographing the Pincher Creek
Pro Rodeo when he was asked to capture
some stills from a presentation of
sorts before the intermission. Little
did he know, the presentation was to
acknowledge his years of work and
announce his retirement.

The third instalment of Rootstock was
held last Saturday in the Porcupine
Hills north of Pincher Creek. The Food
Water Wellness Foundation fundraiser
saw over 300 people at the Mitchell
Bros Beef at Flint Rock Ranch to
celebrate amazing, locally produced
food, beverages and music.

Upon receiving a letter regarding the
2017 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award,
council unanimously agreed that Bob
Westrop, a familiar voice in Pincher
Creek, should be nominated for his
years of dedicated volunteerism.

The Town of Pincher Creek held a
special meeting Tuesday morning to
discuss a few concerns they had
regarding the application from the
Crowsnest/Pincher Creek Landfill
Association to accommodate an
incinerator that would burn animal
carcasses, wood and polyethene
plastics.

High upon a hill nestled between Pincher
Creek and the Crowsnest Pass, north on
Highway 40, a Canadian symbol draws
forestry road drivers’ and hikers’
attention. A gigantic Canadian maple leaf,
made of painted white rocks, has adorned
the hillside since 1967. But, for Canada’s
150th, two people gave it a makeover.

Nearly 5,000 people within the
communities of Pincher Creek, Fort
Macleod, Piikani Nation and
surrounding areas were without power
for almost 10 hours on Friday after a
crow made its way into a Pincher Creek
transformer off of Highway 3.

The Public Land Alliance (PLA), a new southern Alberta-based organization, has asked Waterton Lakes National Park to reconsider their ban on motorized and trailer-launched watercrafts. Parks Canada announced the ban in March to protect their waters and prevent the spread of invasive mussels.